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Y432 UTR

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

192,538 mi
Last recorded192,538 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY432 UTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 192,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 100,607 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 90,563 miles

o/s streering rack have slight play

Fail 8 Sep 2011 90,248 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 83,702 miles

N/s/r seatbelt not tested (childseat fitted)

O/s/r seatbelt buckle facing the wrong way

Pass 22 Sep 2009 77,032 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 69,982 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 69,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 58,751 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 45,576 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 45,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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Y432 UTR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y432 UTR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y432 UTR registered?

Y432 UTR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2001.

Is Y432 UTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y432 UTR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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